Network Services Consultant

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us

Job Description

Our Networks Consultant will interface with our valued clients on projects to develop robust network solutions. The Networks Consultant shall consult with our internal and external customers on Network Assessments, Network Design and Network Implementation Projects. These Projects will be specific to enabling a Connected Enterprise by connecting the Industrial Internet of Things.

Your Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support customer's converged business and manufacturing/industrial networks and user needs in parallel with their overall business strategies.

• Write detailed documentation that could include customer requirements, system specifications, observed issues with remediation recommendations or implementation plans in order to develop or modify manufacturing infrastructure.

• Design, recommend, and implement network infrastructure and associated configuration changes.

• Design customer secure manufacturing architecture and provides vision, problem anticipation, and problem solving ability to customers.

The Essentials – You Will Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology or related technology driven degree. If no degree, 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing Control Systems, Network Engineering, and Industrial Security Controls.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience configuring IT/OT network infrastructure equipment (Cisco Switches, Virtual Server Environments, Cisco ASA, Anti-Virus Software)

• In depth understanding of Ethernet/IP and CIP protocol

• Previous experience working as part of a large, multi-disciplinary team completing full project life-cycle implementations.

• Travel Requirements: Flexibility for travel 50% - 75% is required and can include both domestic and international trips - Ability to travel internationally without restrictions

• Minimum of 2+ years in Industrial Networking related experience, Knowledge of CPwE and IEC 62443 directives

• Experience with virtualization, VDI and Backups

• Recognized Network Certification (CCNA Industrial, CCNA / CCNP / Wireless, VCA, VCP, Cisco INS, GICSP).

The Preferred – You Might Also Have

• 'Hands-on' experience in designing / deploying network infrastructure in environments including process automation, discrete controls, and automated manufacturing processes / equipment.

• Experience in designing and deploying network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, etc.) within an Industrial Network

• Experience in PLC, Networking and SCADA design/programming including data extraction and data analysis.

• Exposure to PLC programming packages (Rockwell or comparable platforms).

• Understanding of NIST 800-82, NERC-CIP, IEC-62443 Standards.

• Technical skills with various Ethernet protocols including EtherNet/IP, specifically around assessment, design and implementation of complex systems.

• Strong commercial skills, ability to handle multiple projects, communication skills, ability to diagnose automation problems and interact with teams, clients and vendors.

• Familiarity with a variety of networking and / or security concepts, practices, and procedures, to include manufacturing and enterprise network convergence, network protocols, communication optimization, application effects on system performance and human exploitation techniques on the manufacturing network.

• Experience in developing and deploying solutions in a virtual environment.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm

• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees

• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program

• On-demand digital course library for professional development

Modality: Hybrid

You will report to: TEAM LEAD, NETWORK & SECURITY CONSULTANT

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.